Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB30F versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB30F was manufactured 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB30F scores versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony S930
| WB30F | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB30F
| S930 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony S930
| WB30F | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F against the S930.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and S930.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WB30F should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.4" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $219 |